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Comment on Thoughts for a New Semester: A Trick of Perspective by Colette

Colette — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:45:33 +0000

Way to go Sharday. Great way to put into perspective without using the ‘panic” word.

Comment on Graduate Student Roundtable Part 1 by Thoughts for a New Semester: A Trick of Perspective | Gradifying

Thoughts for a New Semester: A Trick of Perspective | Gradifying — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:10:18 +0000

[...] For an audience that needs annual workshops to overcome “the impostor syndrome,” (see Atif’s earlier post) surely this is worth thinking [...]

Comment on Updates & Announcements: 3MT Winners Gear up for Ontario University Championship and Gradifying Seeks a New Writer by Colette

Colette — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:47:36 +0000

Thanks to all our students who took the plunge to compete this year. A job well done by you all. I love to hear what you are researching, so perhaps next year we can get more signing up to take on the challenge. After all learning to communicate to different audiences is an important skill to have.

Comment on Wanted: Inspiration by Megan Bond

Megan Bond — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:36:56 +0000

Great advice, Michelle! There are always distractions that keep us from moving forward (or at a very slow pace). I can see how the egg timer would work well. Knowing that you can reward yourself with a break after two hours of non-stop work makes the workload less daunting. Thanks for your tips.

Comment on Wanted: Inspiration by Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:26:40 +0000

Sharing ideas is a great resource! The draft of my dissertation is due March 25 – I stick to it by taking a pot of tea to my writing desk (so I have no reason to get up) and setting an egg timer for 2 hours. Then I stay with it, even when it is uncomfortable and challenging. At the buzz I leave my desk and get active for 15-20 minutes – fresh air, a dance break or even a load of laundry before I head back to it.

Comment on Wanted: Inspiration by Megan Bond

Megan Bond — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:12:12 +0000

Anna, I know what you mean about those Ted Talks. They are pretty incredible. I always feel energized and ready to change the world after watching them.

Colette, the Boot Camp is a fantastic idea. Unfortunately, I can’t join in with a sub group as I’m living in Ottawa these days. So far, triple shot soy lattes at Starbucks have been helping.

Comment on Wanted: Inspiration by Colette

Colette — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:42:25 +0000

Hi Megan
Ok, so a few weeks ago we had another Dissertation Boot Camp. Now you may not be writing a thesis, but the principals still apply. Many of the attendees are now forming little sub groups to meet at a certain time, in a certain place just to write. They keep an eye on each other to stop the procrastination. Take away the distractions like the TV, the internet, the mobile phone and just write.

So find a buddy or two and make a commitment to each other. Find the place and start writing.

I know you can all do it.

Comment on Wanted: Inspiration by Anna

Anna — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:26:00 +0000

Hi! Thank you for a great article! Seeing examples of success keeps me going! I usually read speeches of nobel prize winners (http://www.nobelprize.org)or watch Ted Talks.

Comment on Graduate Student Roundtable Part 1 by Graduate Student Roundtable Part 2 | Gradifying

Graduate Student Roundtable Part 2 | Gradifying — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:04:50 +0000

[...] midst of grad school application season, I thought it would be relevant to our readers. I posted Part 1 last week, and this is the second half of that series. As a graduate student, you get a lot of [...]

Comment on Graduate Student Roundtable Part 1 by Colette

Colette — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:04:26 +0000

You have outdone yourself again Atif. These are great comments for both undergrads and grads to consider. Love the comic strips too. Does anyone else have some comments/suggestions for our prospective students?